Which of the following is a rule of semiotics?

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AAll linguistic concepts evolve solely out of the responses of people within a specific historical era.

BAll linguistics is in some way related to class struggle.

CAll linguistics is related to history, and therefore the meaning of linguistics relies exclusively on historical context.

DAll linguistic and social phenomena are texts, and the object of studying these texts is to reveal the underlying codes that make them meaningful.

Correct answer

D. All linguistic and social phenomena are texts, and the object of studying these texts is to reveal the underlying codes that make them meaningful.

Explanation

The correct answer is All linguistic and social phenomena are texts, and the object of studying these texts is to reveal the underlying codes that make them meaningful..

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